Family Medicine Physician MD/DO (full-time)

Family Health West • Fruita, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) at FHW. The role involves performing the normal and customary functions of a physician practicing Family Medicine, collaborating with staff, providing patient care regardless of ability to pay, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The physician will also be involved in marketing, training, and consulting, and must act with a high degree of corporate responsibility. Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

• Board Certification in Family Medicine
• Colorado Medical Board License
• Drug Enforcement Administration License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• ATLS Certification
• Credentialed by FHW Medical Staff
• Pass Drug Screen
• Pass Physical Assessment
• Pass Tuberculosis screen
• Pass Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• Pass Driver Record Screen (if applicable)
• Immunizations required for employment; including flu vaccine

Responsibilities

• Complete all required hospital and insurance credentialing promptly upon request.
• Be responsible for complying with the applicable legal requirements for a Physician to obtain and/or maintain prescriptive authority in Colorado.
• Comply with policies, laws, and accreditation standards.
• Complete all required FHW training within 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Perform the normal and customary functions of a physician practicing Family Medicine.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, and administrative staff to determine the most appropriate site of care for patients and most cost-effective use of resources.
• Provide prompt and clear communication about patient admission, condition changes, and discharge to clinicians responsible for outpatient care.
• Complete all patient charts and documentation, written and phone orders, and other information necessary for billing laboratory, imaging, and other ancillary services within reasonable specified time frames.
• Provide the full-range of services regardless of patient’s ability to pay.
• Agree to prescribe all appropriate medications needed by patients including narcotics.
• Provide physician input into improvement of quality, patient safety, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Actively participate in practice and organizational level quality programs as appropriate, and participate in all meetings and conferences designated by Employer as “mandatory,” unless excused by Employer.
• Provide additional duties to include but not limited to marketing, training, and consulting for Employer.
• Act with a high degree of corporate responsibility relating to the use of resources, equipment and supplies to insure high quality patient care and fiscal responsibility.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians, support staff, and FHW personnel.
• Direct other employees of the Employer in the provision of services, and adhere to all reasonable job descriptions, policies, procedures, and performance standards adopted by the Employer.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Maintain patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Actively support Service Excellence in all interactions with patients, staff, and administration.
• Represent Physician Services through positive, professional communication and interactions with staff, patients, family members, the community, and other FHW departments.
• Demonstrate leadership to align with FHW mission, vision, and values in all daily roles and responsibilities.
• Comply with Employment Agreement and subsequent Amendments in their entirety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options (PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible OR High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account)
• Telemedicine
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Travel protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior